Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Aduwo Ayodele

May 13, 2025

Nigeria’s security forces shameful, says Amnesty International amid bandits’ attacks on villagers

“The ongoing failure of security forces to take sufficient steps to protect villagers from these predictable attacks is utterly shameful,” said Amnesty International.

Bandits
May 12, 2025

ASUU elects new president; Piwuna succeeds Osodeke

The new president will take over from Emmanuel Osodeke, a professor of Agriculture at the University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia, who has served since 2021.

ASUU president Emmanuel Osodeke
May 8, 2025

Eight extra federal universities get solar-powered mini grids

The minister said that 24 institutions were currently benefiting from the phase 1-3 of the scheme, including some teaching hospitals.

Tunji Alausa
May 7, 2025

Deny terrorists, bandits publicity; information minister tells journalists

The minister noted that criminal groups use the media to spread fear, disinformation and recruit followers.

Mohammed Idris
May 6, 2025

Gov. Aiyedatiwa restates commitment to protection of Ondo farmlands, forest reserves

The governor noted that at no point, before or after election, he promised to support illegal occupants of government land and forest reserves.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
May 4, 2025

Police rescue two kidnap victims, arrest nine suspects in Benue, Delta

The force spokesperson stated that all apprehended suspects would be duly charged to court after investigations.

Police officers
May 4, 2025

Amnesty International demands VeryDarkMan’s release from EFCC’s custody

Human rights group Amnesty International has denounced the detention of Martins Otse, a popular social critic commonly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM)

Amnesty International
May 2, 2025

Campus journalists decry attacks on press freedom at University of Ibadan

The union’s president, Olanshile Ogunrinu, denounced the repression of the press at the University of Ibadan and other tertiary institutions.

University of Ibadan
April 21, 2025

Suspected criminals set Osun High Court ablaze

Mr Rasheed said the incident happened overnight, destroying sensitive documents and exhibits, as the court building was largely razed by fire.

April 20, 2025

Chess master Tunde Onakoya breaks world record for longest chess marathon

The new feat has surpassed the earlier 61-hour, 3-minute, and 34-second record set by Norwegian duo Askild Bryn and Odin Blikra Vea.

Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya